I guess I have some kind of attachment to orange this Summer. You can say it's a theme of sorts. This really neat watch followed a Volcano.

I wanted to get a Rolex for a daily wearer. The only other Rolex is a DJ II, black dial, stick batons and WG fluted bezel, which I really like, but too blingy for my daily dress down tastes. It gets worn at dinners out and for different events. A Sub was just too conventional for me and besides I have a few divers. This baby is a fun watch with a much different wrist presence. It also looks pretty cool on that RubberB :) And the dial, oh the dial is a thing of beauty. The blue changes in different lighting. It goes from a soft turquoise to a deep ocean blue depending upon the light and how it hits the dial.

Yeah I've had a watch binge of sorts, but then again I haven't purchased one since 2012. That's not even one per year. Hey I have some catching up to do. Any suggestions for more orange horological magnificence? ;)

Ya' know Kent, I like how you think. That Omega and Beemer look perfect together. Not sure what vintage that one is, but as a matter of fact, I remember being in love with an orange 2002 .... when it was new model :O

I'll have to take both the car and watch under consideration ;) Maybe something like this?

RubberB comes recommended. This one actually came with the package, but it's comfortable and looks to be of quality. I think Everest is the other brand, but they're model fitment seems to be more limited. They don't have any straps for the Z or the DJ II. I emailed to ask. RubberB seems to have all the Rolex models covered.

This one is going to get a lot of wrist time. Many watch dials get somewhat washed out in direct sunlight. This dial just gets better. It looks clean and uncluttered without the cyclops and date window. It also has a nice chunky look and feel that I can appreciate after wearing a Panerai.

Funny, there are quite a few articles around the net about the Z Blue and what a departure it was for Rolex to take from their generally rigid design principles vs what some of the other houses have been doing for a while, in an attempt to attract a younger generation of watch enthusiasts. It seems watch sales are down among millennials who rely on their cell phones for everything including keeping an eye on the time.

I had no real knowledge of this or the fact that it was just this intent, getting younger people interested in the brand, that was the reason behind the redesign of the Milgauss and the reason behind the use of the sunburst blue dial. Yes it's a homage to the blue sweeping second hand of the original, but it's also intended to be a departure from their staid aesthetic. As one writer submitted, it is the "counter culture chronometer" of what some might consider a stoic brand steeped in tradition. They also suggested that it's somewhat ironic they chose to use Rolex "laboratory watch" in this pursuit.

This one ain't bad neither ;) It's actually really neat on the rubber b strap. My friend just bought a Z blue too as his first Rolex and is thrilled. I tried it on several times with the bracelet but can say that this orange strap adds zest like nothing else! Congrats!

Thanks. It was bought from a reputable reseller and the strap was already mounted when I saw it. Pretty much sold it for me. The bracelet came with the protective wrapping still on. It will get wrist time with the bracelet down the road and maybe a black strap as well.

There's certainly love for the Volcano too, but that for me, isn't a daily wearer. That was the reason for this purchase. I have to say, the dial is mesmerizing. The bonus is the crown at the 12' position and in white gold. Just a perfect dateless dial afaik.

Ya' know Kent, I like how you think. That Omega and Beemer look perfect together. Not sure what vintage that one is, but as a matter of fact, I remember being in love with an orange 2002 .... when it was new model :O

I'll have to take both the car and watch under consideration ;) Maybe something like this?

Well that's a matter of perspective I guess. ;) Actually that car had a wrap applied. So it's safe LOL The original paint is untouched. That said, I can see it as a premium color offering. It's certainly a racy color.